GREENSBORO, N.C., May 26, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today provided updated financial information to investors during a webcast presentation at the Barclays Capital Global Communications, Media & Technology Conference in New York, NY.

Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD, said during the presentation that RFMD is enjoying a favorable demand environment and is continuing to execute successfully on key strategic initiatives, including product leadership, diversification and operational excellence. As a result, Mr. Bruggeworth said, RFMD is currently comfortable with consensus estimates for RFMD's fiscal 2011 first quarter, ending July 3, 2010, relating to revenue and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. Additionally, Mr. Bruggeworth updated RFMD's previous guidance and said RFMD now expects to achieve a positive net cash position by the end of calendar 2010.

RFMD's non-GAAP net income per diluted share excludes the effects of share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and integration charges, loss (gain) on PP&E, start-up costs, non-cash interest expense on convertible subordinated notes and non-cash income tax expense. RFMD defines "positive net cash" as cash and cash equivalents, trading security investments, and short-term investments minus the par value of the convertible subordinated notes due 2010, 2012, and 2014. RFMD's actual results may differ from the expectations and projections contained in this release, and such differences may be material.

About RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com.

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